Call goes out for players to fill the gaps

The Tairāwhiti Softball season starts on Friday night with adult social games from 5.30pm at Waikirikiri Park.

Young and old are invited to come along to Waikirikiri Park for the start of softball this weekend.

Players are still required for the Friday evening adult social games starting at 5.30pm.

“Form a team or join a team,” Tairawhiti Softball chairman Walton Walker said. “Also, bring any gear you have.”

All Saturday morning primary school softball games start at 9am.

“We need some Year 5 or Y6 players for one of the teams,” Walker says.

“If you have anyone who can play, bring them along.

“And bring whatever gear you have. Bases, tees, flexi [soft] balls and some bats will be provided.”

Games will last 45 to 50 minutes.

The primary school draw (all games at Waikirikiri Park, starting at 9am) –

Rookie Sox Primary Softball (Years 5 and 6): D3, Mangapapa Rookie Sox v Te Wharau Cardinals; D4, Waikirikiri v Sonrise/Extras (more players needed).

Young Sox T-Ball (Years 3 and 4): D5, Awapuni v Mangapapa Young Sox; D6, Waikirikiri v Te Wharau Astros.

Pipi Sox T-Ball (Years 1 and 2): D1, Awapuni Dodgers, v Mangapapa Blue; D2, Te Wharau Titans v Sonrise.